Compression, Colour, Saturation

980 Spark MkII is an audio plugin that blends vintage preamp warmth with modern digital precision and flexibility. Engineered for quick, intuitive workflows in sound design and mastering, it delivers a unique saturation experience by simultaneously adjusting the spectral, dynamic, and harmonic content of your sound.

Under the hood, 980 Spark MkII leverages MIA’s Compressor ONE, the distinctive character of the Musiqual EQ series, and the power of the 990 Spark Multiband. It offers transparent dynamic control combined with musical coloration—featuring Tube, Class A, or FET character—and rich harmonic distortion.

Its powerful saturation engine features 10 saturation algorithms, ranging from wave-shaping to analog distortion emulation. Unlock a vast palette of textures—from subtle warmth to bold, aggressive distortion—with unique control via an XY screen and dedicated filters.

980’s modular design allows you to rearrange the processing modules on the fly, providing endless creative possibilities. With 76 built-in presets and the ability to create your own, 980 Spark MkII seamlessly adapts to any workflow, while 4x oversampling ensures exceptional clarity throughout your signal chain.

A professional-quality tool that puts creative sound shaping at your fingertips.

Key Updates in 980 Spark MkII :

• Enhanced Compressor Controls: Punch, Ctrl, and Glue settings for precise dynamic shaping.
• New Colour Modules: Tube, Class A, or FET character inspired by the Musiqual EQ series.
• Improved Saturation Engine: 10 saturation algorithms, including wave-shaping and analog distortion emulation, with an XY control for Drive and Character.
• Improved Modular Workflow: Processing modules can be rearranged on the fly.
• Additional Presets & Shortcuts: 76 built-in presets, plus user customization options.
• General Enhancements: Oversampling, dry-wet control, and dedicated filters for fine-tuned processing.

System Requirements & Compatibility :

iLok Requirements :

• iLok License Manager and iLok account required
• Activation on iLok Cloud, iLok Dongle or Host computer
• iLok 2nd generation or higher

Supported Platforms :

• Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 (64 bit)
• MacOS 10.12 or higher (Intel & Apple Silicon)

Supported plug-in hosts :

• Pro Tools 11+, Logic Pro X, Cubase 5+, REAPER 5+, Ableton Live 9+, Studio One, FL Studio

Supported plug-in formats :

• AAX (64-bit)
• AudioUnit
• VST 3

Demo Download :

Go to the MIA Laboratories website and download a trial from the product page HERE

Download the Mac version of the trial HERE

Download the Windows version of the trial HERE